in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Auditions

Burn

by John Muggleton

— stay tuned for next auditions —

Auditions by Appointment:

  • Monday Sept 16, 2019     7:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday Sept 17, 2019    7:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Call backs Saturday Sept 21 at 2:00 pm (if needed)
  • To be held at The Curtain Club Theatre; 400 Newkirk Road, Richmond Hill

The passion for games and storytelling become very real when a visitor joins a group of murder mystery authors and long-time friends. As the evening unfolds, lines between fact and fiction are blurred and the truth leads to a conclusion you won’t see coming.

Director: Julian Mulock           Producers:  Anne Kim & Steve Hetherington

Performance Dates:        January 17 – February 1, 2020

Casting:

Robert:          Late 40’s/early 50’s, husband of famed writer Tara Waters who mysteriously disappeared five years ago.

Eve:               20’s/30’s, daughter of recently deceased, famed horror writer Paul Morris.

David:            Late 40’s/early 50’s, literary agent, good friend of Robert.  

Samira:          Late 40’s/early 50’s, lawyer, long-time friend of Robert.

Tara:              Robert’s wife, disappeared mysteriously five years ago.

Paul:              Famed writer and deceased friend of Robert, Samira and David.

Note:             The roles of Tara and Paul may be recorded or simply read, on or off stage. They are part of a very short flashback at the top of the play.

Audition Information:

  • Auditions are by appointment, will last 10 or 15 minutes and must be pre-booked through Producer.
  • Auditions will consist of readings from sides. PLEASE familiarize yourself with the script.
  • To obtain a copy of the script please contact the Producer. 
  • There is a $20 deposit which is returnable upon return of the script in good condition. 

Book an Audition:

Please contact the Producer to book your appointment (email is preferred). 

Miscellaneous Info:

  • Be sure to arrive in time to complete an Audition Form prior to your audition time.
  • If you need to cancel or will be late for your time, please email or call the Producer.
  • Please bring your calendar with you.  A list of all possible rehearsal dates will be given to you to indicate any conflicts you may have with personal pre-existing commitments.
  • A candid digital photo will be taken prior to the audition to facilitate casting discussions
  • If you receive a Callback, scenes will be emailed to you prior.
  • The first Read-thru/meet and greet will be on Sun, Oct 20. 
  • Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:30pm – 10:30pm) and weekends (usually Sunday afternoons however depending upon availability may include Saturdays). 
  • Rehearsals will start on October 24 – there will be a break for Christmas.
  • Cue to Cue will be Sunday, January 5
  • All Actors must be available for all rehearsals apart from Eve who will have a few days off on occasion and for Tara and Paul who will only be required in the last couple of weeks

The Curtain Club is an award-winning community theatre celebrating 66 years of bringing quality theatre to the town of Richmond Hill and participates in Theatre Ontario. The Curtain Club is a non-profit, non-equity community theatre group. If you are cast in this show you MUST become a member of the club. Membership fees are $10.00 and are due no later than the first rehearsal.